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I always blamed my thyroid too. After I'd been working out like a fiend for awhile, and had my TSH under control, I had my metabolism tested and it turns out my metabolism is actually a little higher than normal. I realized that I was seriously underestimated what I was eating. those occasional bites here and there will…

You're not a failure and no need to be ashamed. I broke my foot and developed arthritis; the doctor told me I probably wouldn't be able to run or do squats again. I cried in his office. At that point I couldn't even walk without pain and I thought my life had changed forever. Fast forward two years, and I ran 3 times last…

Don't be too hesitant to give your kids spicy food - my daughter is two and has no problem eating whatever we are eating. We're Indian, and she eats the same food as we do. If it's uncomfortably hot for me I won't give her to her, but she can handle, easily "medium" spicy at a thai or indian place, and even some things…

I would see a marriage counselor. He needs to sort out why he doesn't want to have a kid. If he could be assured he would love the kids equally, would that make him want a kid? Regardless of whether you end up deciding to have another child, you need to both be at peace with the decision. If he feels pressured to have a…

Whatever works. I eat them back. I build in my desired weightloss into my calculation; I'm not interested in eating 1600 calories a day and working out for an hour every day. I notice that I need to hit a sweet spot to keep my workouts good. I'd rather be able to work out more and eat more, than eat less and work out less.

I think the problem is that the rule isn't universal. "No plus-ones" is one rule. But "he can bring a plus one, but you can't, even though you've both b een with your partner for four years..." is trouble. I had a friend who only invited "close friends" to bring a plus one. Why are you inviting people who aren't "close" to…

Now is the time to make a habit of exercising. Once you start working and have other responsibilities, it'll only get harder. When I was in school, I would work out as soon as I woke up - at home, if need be. DVD already in player, workout clothes and shoes by my bed. 30 minute video, shower, done. Took very little time.…

It really depends on your exertion level...I use a HRM and sometimes burn 400 and sometimes 700. One instructor I loved had a lot of jump squats and other high intensity, athletic modifications you could make. Other ones that are more dancy, with less squats, lunges etc don't burn as much, but they are still a great…

It's easier if you have a brightline rule - I think at our wedding, we invited partners if they were married, living together, or engaged, or if we were friends with both of them. Not some girlfriend they had been dating for a few weeks and I hadn't met yet. Since you don't have a rule that's so easily explained, I'd see…

http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2009/05/recipe-for-spicy-cilantro-peanut-slaw.html You will wish you had an ever bigger head of cabbage!

How long have you been logging? After a few months, I looked to see when I had the best rates of weight loss. For me, it was when I had a bigger breakfast - like 500 cal, rather than 300. Lunch and dinner were still bigger than that (I usually eat around 2000) But - I tend to work out early in the day, so I think that…

I was hypo and felt sluggish for years; I was diagnosed in 2003. I started working out a lot - five days a week, lots of cardio and heavy weights. I went to get my metabolism tested because I wanted to know what my calorie goals should be...turns out my metabolism is now slightly above average; the nutritionist told me…

I would definitely bank them, especially since you're pregnant. Sometimes, there is no rhyme or reason to when you get hungry - when I was pregnant, there were a few months where I simply could not get full between ten and two. I ate most of my food then. If I tried to hold back and make sure I ate dinner, I would end up…

Sports bra is key. Moving comfort makes some terrific ones. They are expensive, but the ones I bought in 2006 are still just fine! I prefer moisture wicking material. I have some stuff I got from the clearance rack, and now I just go straight to target. I carry extra weight at my midsection, so I like something with a wide…

I would talk to the trainer and figure out what's right for you - I very rarely use machines; I find that free weights really help me develop balance and stability, which is important for injury prevention. When I use machines I sometimes find that my grip is awkward, so I'm actually more concerned with injury on the…

I would definitely invest in a trainer - usually when you join, they will have a special where you can get a few sessions. I thought it would be a waste but it was the best money I've ever spent. At the very least, you won't be nervous about going into the weight area, and you'll get a good baseline of what you are…

This is amazing advice. I would add that once you're out of school, making new friends feels a lot like dating. I just relocated to a different part of the country, and am working on developing a social circle. For discipline with your kids - try 123 Magic. If you're burned out, it will help. It is super easy to implement;…

Dried beans and lentils are your friends! One of my favorite recipes is mujadarrah - basically lentils, brown rice, onions, olive oil, salt and pepper. I can make enough for 6 for about $4. That with some veggies is a stellar meal on the cheap.

That's great - I, too, find WW meal portions to be tiny. I would definitely recommend adding a lot of fruits and veggies to your diet to add some bulk. Eventually you're going to want to start doing some more food prep and less relying on convenience food, but it sounds like you're off to a terrific start! FWIW - I like to…

Your dad sounds awesome.

Something I try to work on is adding more fresh fruits/veggies, and try to eat something green at every meal. It's great that you are keeping to your calorie goal; the next step is to try to migrate toward unprocessed, fresh food rather than salty frozen food.

Yeah, not good enough. They're basically saying "we aren't telling our chapters they *have* to discriminate, but they're still *allowed* to discriminate." I mean, really, would you shop at Target if Target, Inc., gave individual stores the authority to exclude minorities from shopping there? I sure wouldn't.

I made these awesome kale and sweet potato quesadillas - you could totally use spinach, too. Sautee some chopped onion, spring onion, and garlic (you can omit the chopped onion if you have a lot of spring onion). Season with salt and pepper, add a can of drained black beans, and then the spinach. Cook til the spinach is…

Check the label - Zevia has dihydrogen monoxide in it, too.

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Depends on your employer, actually. But it comes down to what is legally protected. If my employer said said, we won't pay for coverage for your black spouse because he's black - that's illegal. But nothing stops them from saying "we won't cover your female spouse because she's female."

Are you married? I am, and I get LOTS of benefits that are available to me, only because I happen to be straight. 1. Immigration - if I were married to an immigrant, I could sponsor his residency and he could become a citizen. Only because we're straight. 2. Property rights - if something happens to me unexpectedly, my…

I have been 5'11 since the 7th grade. I felt awkward about it too, but now I love it. It is a HUGE asset, professionally - I was just telling someone yesterday that as a brand new attorney at 25, I had a tough climb getting people to respect me professionally, but the fact that I stood taller than a lot of my adversaries…

When you claim that gays and lesbians are not equal to you and your straight friends, you do not speak for all Christians. Just keep that in mind. Pro-equality doesn't mean anti-Christian...I just don't like it when people are denied equal rights, imprisoned or executed on the basis of their sexuality, so I am certainly…

Thanks for the suggestions! The yoga suggestions remind me how helpful I found meditation...maybe with yoga I can meditate and exercise at the same time! And yes, I know I gotta grow some balls and do it, which is what I've been doing (ovaries, though) - I'd just like to go back to where I was a few months ago, looking…